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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,086.67, 379,619.51 and 154,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,086.67, 379,619.51 and 154,227.56 is: 212,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,086.67 : 379,619.51 = 154,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,086.67/379,619.51 = 154,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,086.67x = 379,619.51 × 154,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,086.67x = 58,547,788,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547,788,086.46/275,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,833.97

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